On Fri, 21 May 2004 22:31:37 GMT, John Ammeter
wrote:

:On Fri, 21 May 2004 21:32:17 GMT, wrote:
:
:Howdy,
:
:I want to buy a kit plane, but I don't want to have the manufacturer fold in
:the time between payment and delivery. Is there any way to prevent the risk
:falling entirely on my shoulders? How about an escrow arrangement? Any ideas
:would be appreciated.
:
:thanks,
:tom pettit
:
:If you deal with a reputable manufacturer such as Van's
:Aircraft to name one... you'll have little to fear.

John's right about Van's - but the list beyond that is pretty thin.
Just about other manufacturer in the business is or recently has been
on thin ice (including many honest, good companies that I like a lot.)

Have you settled on a kit?